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Title: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 05, 2021, 16:14:21 PM

It's been a lovely sunny day down here on the coast, too chilly to be gardening so i thought i'd carry on with my table runner that i started a while back. The dragonfly is the latest addition but i'm really not sure that i like it  :rolleyes: I've used beads for the body and tail but now i'm thinking that maybe i should have used groups of french knots or satin stitch, i'll leave it for now and may come back to it later on and restitch it.

 

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Acorn on April 05, 2021, 16:42:49 PM

That's lovely - and it works very well the way it is, so don't do anything too hastily! 

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Post by: Lowena on April 05, 2021, 17:10:48 PM

I like the beads.

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Post by: Iminei on April 05, 2021, 17:45:23 PM

Oh  you are so clever!!!!! :loveit:

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Post by: charley on April 05, 2021, 20:40:37 PM

I think it is beautiful.

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Post by: Lilian on April 06, 2021, 15:27:46 PM

Beautiful @Diane I think the beads give it depth  :)

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Post by: Puzzler on April 06, 2021, 19:28:28 PM

Beautiful stitching. The beaded dragonfly is wonderful.  :loveit: Maybe you can add some beads elsewhere to give it balance if you feel it is out of place.

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 06, 2021, 19:55:16 PM

Well i've been staring at it today and i don't think i can live with it, I'm going to remove the body and embroider it in satin stitch and see what it looks like then, but i can see myself unpicking it all apart from the wings  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Iminei on April 07, 2021, 09:52:24 AM

Really ??!!!  :o

I agree with Puzzler, if it looks out of place because of the beads maybe adding a few elsewhere would bring it back together ?

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Silver Rose on April 07, 2021, 09:59:50 AM

I agree with puzzler and iminei, keep the beads, the dragonfly is lovely.

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 07, 2021, 10:05:19 AM

Thanks for all your thoughts, i haven’t removed it yet, i will leave it there and see if it grows on me. The adding of a few more beads here and there is interesting

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Ohsewsimple on April 07, 2021, 11:51:11 AM

Only just seen this.  So pretty and delicate. 

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Post by: RJR_38 on April 07, 2021, 19:57:32 PM

I think it is beautiful and I think beads a gorgeous texture and dimension to the dragonfly. How did you do the wings? They are so delicate and beautiful

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 11, 2021, 11:33:13 AM

Quote from: RJR_38 on April 07, 2021, 19:57:32 PM

I think it is beautiful and I think beads a gorgeous texture and dimension to the dragonfly. How did you do the wings? They are so delicate and beautiful

The wings are outlined in stem stitch then filled with the honeycomb stitch then overlayed with a variegated rainbow thread.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHSETtmL5Iflv-xGT-JxHw-T0qAGhLfI

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHSETtmL5Iflv-xGT-JxHw-T0qAGhLfI

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Iminei on April 12, 2021, 12:36:01 PM

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A closer view?

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 12, 2021, 14:13:51 PM

I’ve tried to take a closer shot

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Post by: Iminei on April 12, 2021, 15:39:24 PM

Beeeeautiful!!!!!!

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Post by: dolcevita on April 12, 2021, 16:32:00 PM

Stunning! Every bit as beautiful as the real thing.

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Post by: fajita on April 12, 2021, 18:33:53 PM

So beautiful, @Diane  :flower:

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 12, 2021, 18:45:47 PM

Need to decide what to add next  :thinking: was thinking of some wisteria on the bottom left corner/side sort of hanging down.

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: RJR_38 on April 13, 2021, 22:04:29 PM

@Diane

Thank you for the close up shot it is really clear now. I love hand work and will often go through phases of hand embroidery, I’ve not seen the honeycomb stitch before though, it is really clever so I’m off to investigate. Thank you for the YouTube links

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: William on April 22, 2021, 17:06:08 PM

Hello-

Absolutely beautiful!!! Really love tzhe texture of the wings!!

Bravo!!!

WD

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on April 22, 2021, 19:18:51 PM

Thanks @William , i flit between projects frequently and will come back to the table runner at some point, not sure what to add to it next but i'm sure something will come to mind.

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Diane on March 28, 2022, 19:03:06 PM

After seeing all  the lovely embroidery being done lately, it's inspired me to get my table runner out again and carry on with this until i can get my sewing machine in to the new cabinet next month so i can use it properly. I need to find it first  :rolleyes:

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Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2022, 07:52:15 AM

Oh please do continue with this I just love love love that dragonfly!!!  :loveit:

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Post by: Cazlyn on March 29, 2022, 08:20:48 AM

Love it @Diane it is going to be really pretty.

Title: Re: Table Runner
Post by: Bill on March 30, 2022, 13:03:21 PM

Quote from: Diane on April 12, 2021, 14:13:51 PM

I’ve tried to take a closer shot

Just seen this and my jaw dropped.
@Diane that is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful is an understatement. Seriously.  :perfect10:  :love: